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When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Buzb — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:54:30 GMT

When will BTTV include Apple TV? Apparently the only way to get it is to pay for ROKU or Prime which I don't want to do

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Midnight_Voice — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:33:08 GMT

If the TV you are watching on is a Smart one, see if that has Apple TV, maybe in its App Store if it’s not already present.

Another way of getting Apple TV is to buy an Apple TV box, but you can have two Rokus and two Firesticks for the same amount of money 😛

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

DarrenDev — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:52:44 GMT

It has already been announced that BT TV becomes EE TV on December 6th, and that EE TV will offer an Apple TV option.
Check the announcements/offers on December 6th to see if any of them answer your question.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Midnight_Voice — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:17:29 GMT

Let’s rephrase the question then; when will EE TV offer Apple TV as an app on the EE Pro box? 😛

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

DarrenDev — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:18:29 GMT

Same answer applies

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Brucemeister5 — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:52:52 GMT

I think that @Buzb is asking specifically about the Apple TV+ app. I’m sure that I’m not the only one who’s hoping that it will appear on our existing BT TV boxes on 6th December as part of the re-brand.

Edit: Sorry, I was in the shower and missed the updates before I posted.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Anonymous — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:02:25 GMT

Apple TV+ has some brilliant content, but the app really shines on an Apple TV 4K (pretty unsurprising), as you have the benefit of Dolby Vision and much higher bitrates than available on any other device.

Also worth noting that free trials also usually “stack”, so for example, I have 6 months free currently from Sky and another 3 months after that due to a code I got from Curry’s.

If a free trial is offered when it comes to BT/EE, it’s worth grabbing the code even if you never watch it on the pro box. One caveat, codes do not work if you already have Apple One.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Brucemeister5 — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:19:08 GMT

It does indeed have some brilliant content. I’ve already devoured the first two episodes of the new series of the magnificent ‘Slow Horses’ where Gary Oldman knocks it out of the park ( pun intended for those of you familiar with it).

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Buzb — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:15:26 GMT

That is exactly my question - I do hope the new "EE" service will include it, and that my BTTV pro box will work seamlessly

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Anonymous — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:39:31 GMT

@Buzbwrote:
That is exactly my question - I do hope the new "EE" service will include it…

It will, it’s already been let slip.

@Buzbwrote:
…and that my BTTV pro box will work seamlessly

I wouldn’t get your hopes up.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Brucemeister5 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:22:36 GMT

I’ve just updated our Pro tv box to software version 4.1.108 - 0.9.58 and the Apple + tv app has appeared on it. The new turquoise coloured light is now on the front of the box, but everything still says BTTV rather than EETV. The only other difference that I’ve noticed is that ITVX app is now called that rather than just ITV, but it still doesn’t have the live channels on it. Maybe there will be more changes overnight.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

DarrenDev — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:09:51 GMT

Not the only thing that was put live today ... surprised to not see other comments on these forums already. 😀
Due to the way all the different components are delivered to YouView boxes, they'll all appear at different points over the next few days - unless you're one of these people who frequently checks for updates.
You'll see more changes tomorrow morning.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Brucemeister5 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:44:03 GMT

Ok, I’ve just updated the iOS app from BTTV to EETV if that’s what you meant.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Puma937 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:11:24 GMT

@Brucemeister5 - can you update your apps?

I now get 'We can't update your Apps. Please try again later or visit bt.com/tverrors for help'.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Kimbrich6 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:18:35 GMT

I updated the app on Apple TV. Can only watch discovery and tnt sports channels on it though. Is that correct?

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

400 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:20:54 GMT

I got a EE purple light.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Brucemeister5 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:23:42 GMT

@Puma937 I forced a software update and the Apple TV+ app appeared as a result of that.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

DarrenDev — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:46:28 GMT

The full EE TV on Apple TV experience (i.e. with all the IP channels) will only be available on Apple TV devices issued as part of the new EE TV subscriptions. Existing devices will receive the updated app, but will be limited to the same channels as before (this is a contractual requirement from the channels). The new app does include the option to purchase content though (where it previously used to tell you to buy on web or on your TV box).

I believe the Apple TV+ app will only be made available on the Pro and Mini boxes (but need to check). It's there if you check for software updates (not app updates).

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:56:43 GMT

@Brucemeister5wrote:
…The only other difference that I’ve noticed is that ITVX app is now called that rather than just ITV, but it still doesn’t have the live channels on it.

In case you hadn’t seen, ITV have culled a number of their streaming channels, going from 20 down to 12.

ITVX drops third of exclusive streaming channels

“Love Island International” is a personal favourite I will really miss.

Re: When will BTTV include Apple TV?

Kimbrich6 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:53:23 GMT

That’s crazy about existing Apple TVs. I own 3 already so would have been good. Can’t see there being much point if you can’t use your own